Need a reason to get excited for the NCAA Tournament? How about 68 reasons instead? One of my favorite annual columns: 68 Reasons to be Excited for the NCAA Tournament, the 2013 Edition! 1. Office Pools Everywhere: I say it every year, and will keep saying it until the day or die (or more likely, until ya’ll start tuning me out for good): Guys, the best way to get your girl to sit down and watch sports with you is to have her fill out an NCAA Tournament bracket. As the old saying goes, “The couple who picks South Dakota State to pull an upset in Round 1 together, stays together.” (And while we’re on the subject, do yourself a favor and sign up for MY office pool by clicking here, for the chance to win books, gift cards and much, much more. Invite your lady to sign up as well.) 2. Charles Barkley: Who kicked off year three of his NCAA Tournament coverage by calling the Big Ten overrated (comparing them to an ugly prom queen in the process) and saying that the Pac-12 and ...

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